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I don't know what to tell you

A phrase used to tell another person to politely say, "I have no interest in continuing this conversation or listening to you complain." In its hardly ever used long form, it would be used as, "I don't know what to tell you to get you to shut up." Extensively used when people present you with a problem, you offer advice to them on viable solutions, but they come up with excuses why they can't follow your advice.
Person A; "complain, complain, complain. My car broke and I can't get to work now. And boss says he'll fire me if I miss another day!"
Person B; "Take the bus."
Person A; "There's no bus route within a quarter mile, and my feet hurt so much."
Person B; "Take a cab."
Person A; "I can't afford a cab with these car repair bills!"
Person B; "I don't know what to tell you."
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I know I am but what are you?

The opposite of the widely known, stupid comeback, This will usaully get your offendor to say something stupid about themselves.
Person 1: You suck eggs!

Person 2: I know I am but what are you?

Person 1: A dipwad.

Person 2: Exactly
by Vale74 November 30, 2010
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You and I both know

This is a phrase used to give self assurance and confidence. It actually means "I know"
You and I both know that Cindy doesn't sleep around.

You and I both know the builders will be finished next week.

The check is in the post- you and I both know that
by Sonny Saint April 23, 2020
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You don't even know, right?

An ignorant question made into a statement by people from south of Texas who don't speak very good English.
"You don't even know if you're hiring, right?", "You don't even know, right?"
by Cherry Odelay June 10, 2009
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You don't even know

Dane Cook's perfect representation of how it should be used. When in an arguement with your significant other this needs to be dropped at the end of the arguement when nothing else can be gained from the situation. Then one must promptly exit the room.
"Over there, eating your Oodles of Noodles!!! YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW!"
by Ryan Frazier March 15, 2008
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I don't know what to tell you

A saying that's used to tell someone nicely that nothing is getting done about something,that they simply don't care or that you're "shit out of luck"
Employee: "We have a lot of work and no time to do it" Boss: "I don't know what to tell you"
by battleaxe June 13, 2017
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I know Jesus loves YOU!

Someone making a statement acknowledging your ability to walk away from an over-the-top ridiculously dangerous situation unscathed (or with only minor injuries). Leading a charmed life.
Exiting a car accident where you were not wearing a seatbelt and you have only minor cuts; while another passenger who was wearing a seatbelt is being rushed to the hosptial to become an organ donor. A bystander says to you: I know Jesus loves YOU!
by Mychelle C. August 17, 2005
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